scholarly journals Linkages between personality and knowledge sharing behavior in workplace: mediating role of affective states

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ch. Mahmood Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Affective States ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
Sharing Behavior

When investment in employee development promotes knowledge sharing behavior in an uncertain post-Soviet context

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 370-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanat Kozhakhmet ◽  
Sharmila Jayasingam ◽  
Nauman Majeed ◽  
Samia Jamshed
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Organizational Identification ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Employee Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediated Moderation ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
Sharing Behavior

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the effect of perceived investment in employee development (PIED) on knowledge sharing (KS) behavior by examining the mediating role of psychological capital and moderating role of organizational identification. Design/methodology/approach Questionnaires were used to collect data from 340 employees from largest MNCs working in Kazakhstan. Findings The results show that psychological capital mediates the relationship between PIED and knowledge sharing behavior (KSB). Moreover, it was found that organizational identification moderates the association between individuals’ psychological capital and their KSB. The mediated moderation analyses supported the hypothesized model. Originality/value This paper contributes to a more complete understanding of how investment in employee development may support or build employees’ psychological capital which in turn facilitates KS.

scholarly journals Linking Perceived Organizational Support, Affective Commitment, and Knowledge Sharing with Prosocial Organizational Behavior of Altruism and Civic Virtue

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 10289
Author(s):  
Pilar Ficapal-Cusí ◽  
Mihaela Enache-Zegheru ◽  
Joan Torrent-Sellens
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Perceived Organizational Support ◽  
Civic Virtue ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Sharing Behavior

The study of prosocial organizational behaviors has been receiving increasing attention, due to their relevant contribution to sustainable organizational and personal development. This research proposes and tests a model that tackles the factors that drive two unrewarding extra-role behaviors of individual or organizational citizenship, altruism, and civic virtue, and assesses multiple mediation relationships. The sample data are derived from a questionnaire survey of 1350 Spanish workers and were analyzed using partial least squares structural equations modelling. Research findings reflect the mediating role of knowledge sharing behavior in the relationship between affective commitment and altruism. Moreover, a significant relationship was found between affective commitment and civic virtue, which is stronger under the mediating role of knowledge sharing behavior. Finally, affective commitment plays a mediating role in the relationship between perceived organizational support and knowledge sharing behavior. Implications for sustainable human resource management, practical interventions, and future research recommendations are provided.

scholarly journals Studying the Impact of Personality Constructs on Employees’ Knowledge Sharing Behavior Through Considering the Mediating Role of Intelligent Competencies in Project-Oriented Organizations

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 194
Author(s):  
Mehdi Abzari ◽  
Arash Shahin ◽  
Ali Abasaltian
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Psychological Traits ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Management Actions ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
Psychological Attributes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sharing Behavior

The impacts of individual factors on knowledge management actions as well as the impacts of psychological attributes on employees’ knowledge sharing behavior are highly paid attention by many authors. Such attributes as dynamic environment, the expansion of organizational complexities, generating mass information and knowledge-orientation of project-oriented organizations have caused that focus on knowledge is extraordinarily increased in organizations.In many scientific documents, the then impacts by psychological traits on knowledge sharing behavior are expressed. Personality is seen as the most important predictor component of human behavior. Current paper studied the impact by employee’s personality constructs on their knowledge sharing behavior by considering the role of individuals’ intelligent competencies. Present study is a survey – type with descriptive approach. Its sample size was 118 scholars, employees and managers in project – oriented organizations while research data collection tool was an 80-item questionnaire. Its reliability was calculated by Chronbach’s alpha ratio while its content validity was determined by connoisseurs. PLS software package is used to test research hypotheses. Measuring the personality constructs is based on Five – Big Model (NEO) while measuring intelligent competencies is adapted to Boaytzs model. Data analysis shows the direct impact by personality constructs on knowledge sharing behavior while it does not support the mediating role by intelligent competencies in this regard.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND INNOVATION PERFORMANCE AFFECTED BY HR GENERIC STRATEGIES: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF SMES IN CHINA AND PAKISTAN

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Imran Hanif ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Affective Commitment ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
Generic Strategies ◽  
Sharing Behavior

This study examines how Chinese and Pakistani SMEs use HR Generic Strategies specifically about the mediating role of affective management that influences ‘knowledge sharing” and‘innovation performance”. It specifically focuses how HR practices adds value to knowledge sharing and innovation by providing essential assurance and dedication to workers and induce them to be enthusiastic to share their knowledge and perform well in innovation. The finding suggests that Affective Commitment mediates high-commitment, knowledge-sharing behavior and Innovation performance in SMEs. This study has also explored the level to which employees are sharing knowledge within Organizations is positive and significant influence to the Organization’s innovation performance.

Personality traits and knowledge sharing behavior in social media: mediating role of trust and subjective well-being

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Jami Pour ◽  
Fatemeh Taheri
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Knowledge Sharing Behavior ◽  
Sharing Behavior

Purpose Over the past decade, social media have significantly changed the way people communicate and interact with one another, which might result in positive or negative consequences. Every day, people use these technologies to share knowledge in the form of short messages, articles, images, videos and voice. Universities use social media to better connect the learners and educational communities. Previous studies have reported the positive impact of using social media by students to share knowledge. Despite the significance of social media usage in educational activities, there still remain limitations. Few studies have empirically investigated drivers related to knowledge sharing behavior in social media, and there are some inconsistent findings concerning effective factors. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to empirically examine the effect of personality traits on knowledge sharing behavior in social media among students by the mediating role of trust and subjective well-being (SWB). Design/methodology/approach To obtain this aim, cross-sectional survey was conducted. Convenience sampling technique was used to select the sample of 527 Iranian students, out of which 425 were used in the final analysis. Regression analysis and bootstrap method were used to test the research hypotheses. Findings The research findings revealed that the big five personality traits are associated with SWB, perceived trust and knowledge sharing behavior among students. With the exception of conscientiousness trait, all the traits used in this study lead to a significant change of the knowledge sharing behavior among students. Practical implications The findings offer further understanding about the mechanisms by which personality traits lead to knowledge sharing behavior through trust and SWB. They suggest the students to enhance personality profile and improve SWB for the benefit of these new educational platforms. Also, policymakers are encouraged to create trustworthy social media platforms to increase perceived trust and eventually knowledge sharing behavior among students. Originality/value Little is known about the effect of personality traits, as well as trust and SWB on knowledge sharing behavior among students. The study contributes to the related literature through empirically indicating how personality traits influence knowledge sharing behavior by the mediating role of trust and SWB.

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